NEWLY-PROMOTED Queens Park Rangers have joined Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton and Southampton in the chase for Cardiff star and former Tottenham man Steven Caulker.

Steven Caulker looks set to leave Cardiff after they were relegated from the Premier League[GETTY]

The 22-year-old is set to leave the Welsh outfit this summer after their relegation from the Premier League, with Everton understood to be his preferred destination thanks to their offer of first-team football and the opportunity to work under Roberto Martinez.

Arsenal and Liverpool are also keen as they look to add some English talent to their squads, whilst Southampton could launch a bid should they lose unsettled centre-back Dejan Lovren.

However, all four sides could now be trumped by Harry Redknapp, who is desperate to bring Caulker to Loftus Road.

QPR are focused on beating relegation comfortably after winning 1-0 in last season's Championship play-off final against Derby County, and Caulker would provide Redknapp's team with a unique blend of top-flight experience and talent.

A lucrative contract plus a key-player status could tempt the commanding defender to snub the Toffees and make the switch to north-west London.

QPR are confident they can land Caulker ahead of the competition [GETTY]